It was Friday, Aug. 30, and we went to work as expected and left with enough time to prepare for what we’d been warned about. Though I live in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, which was not in hurricane Dorian’s direct trajectory, […]
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The focus of this creative policy recommendation is to highlight only one aspect within the broader policy recommendation entitled, A Policy Brief Ensuring Continued Canadian Sovereignty Over the Arctic Region. This focus has chosen to observe the voyage of Captain […]
I’ve been fortunate enough, privileged enough to have only observed poverty from a distance rather than experiencing it first hand. I volunteered at a charitable food provider in the Annapolis Valley with that in mind (and to be honest, to […]
There is an unintended conundrum in Undergraduate Education that is frustrating for both students and professors. Facing this issue can cause stress for students and reduce the breadth, depth, and enjoyment of their educational experience. The problem is finding a […]
According to the most recent Statistics Canada census taken in 2011, 76.1% of Canadians reported having an affiliation with a religion. This number includes those who are only nominally involved and has likely declined since then. Regardless, the reality is […]
After a short hiatus, the “Ask Ellen” column has returned to The Athenaeum. Follow along for answers to all of your most pressing questions. What is the average age to get married these days? Women’s Health Magazine says that the average […]
The newest attempt at corporate social justice is upon us again. Gillette,which makes men’s and women’s razors, recently came out with an advertisement decrying so-called “toxic masculinity.” If you watch the advertisement you can see a number of different scenarios, […]
After a short hiatus, the “Ask Ellen” column has returned to The Athenaeum. Follow along for answers to all of your most pressing questions. How was your trip? Do you miss me??? My trip was life-changing. For those of you […]
After a short hiatus, the “Ask Ellen” column has returned to The Athenaeum. Follow along for answers to all of your most pressing questions. What is your key to confidence? First of all, thank you for thinking I am confident. […]
After a short hiatus, the “Ask Ellen” column has returned to The Athenaeum. Follow along for answers to all of your most pressing questions. How to swallow the BS Ath is spinning? We have to remember that the Ath contains […]
Today’s society is one of constant change and technological adaptation. In a world where every new product is the “next big thing,” it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly who will become the next giant in an industry. I, however, believe that […]
“Greed, for a lack of a better word, is good.” Those famous words spoken by Gordon Gekko, a successful corporate raider and stock trader in the 1987 movie Wall Street, make up one of the most famous quotes in film […]
Some people never meet their grandparents, yet still they remain a topic of discussion at family gatherings or during moments of fond reminiscence. Everyone has heard some stories about their grandparents. Where they came from, who they were, their careers […]
I am a person of many privileges. I was born and raised in Nova Scotia to loving parents who provided me with all of my needs and some of my wants. Most people in my circle looked like me. Growing […]
I have one simple question: why does it seem that companies and their managers treat students and recent graduates like they have nothing to offer? Perhaps I’ve been out of the job market for too long. I’ve been self employed […]